Wheel chocks and center stands

[MinnGS]

Wondering if anyone out there is using a rear wheel chock for doing maintanance on their GS500.  Are all wheel chocks compatible or only certain types/brands of chocks?

I figure I would purchase one to do oil changes, chain cleaning/lubing and winter storage since I have had an impossible time getting my bike up onto the center stand, which seems to have been an afterthought on my 2002 GS500K. (although, I understand getting a center stand on a bike of this level is a nice touch)

Any suggestions on which brand works best on the GS500?

[MinnGS]

Just trying again to see if anyone had any advice.

Thanks

[The Buddha]

Center stand... you put you weight on the little lever of the stand and pull the passenger foot peg...
Wheel chock...  you talking about those things that have rollers and let you spin up the wheel... never used it... sorry.
Cool.
Srinath.

[dgyver]

The center stand is easier to use than a rear swing arm stand. Balancing the bike while lifting with the rear stand can be tricky.

There are 2 types of rear stands: spooled and non-spooled. The non-spooled has angles that fit under the swing arm. These are typically not as stable as the spooled stands. To use a spooled stand on the GS you will need to drill a hole in the swing arm to bolt on the spools.
Like this: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v64/dgyver/GS500/91GS500swingarmR01.jpg

Either style of stand needs to be adjustable in with since all swing arms vary in width. Pit Bull are my personal favorite stand of choice. I have made front & rear stands as well.